50THANNIVERSARY OF FALL OF SAIGON Resident Loc Barnes reflects on journey of fleeing Vietnam, building new life in United States For Loc Barnes, April 30 always brings memories, and a powerful sense of gratitude. This particular April 30 has added significance for Barnes and others who fled Vietnam. It’s the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon a...

Move comes as part of new marketing strategy The Rossmoor community will henceforth be known as “Rossmoor Walnut Creek,” as decided by the GRF Board at its meeting April 24. The board unanimously voted in favor of adopting the name change to enhance its marketing strategy and reduce confusion caused by the various names often associated with the co...

Committee also weighs impact of new tariffs on pickleball project The Mutual Operations Department (MOD) finished the year with an operating deficit but was still favorable to budget. That’s because the GRF Board planned for a deficit of $637,000 for MOD, which ended the year with a lower deficit of $480,800. GRF finished with a surplus of $123,000...

Recreation is starting the room reservations process two months earlier this year to help clubs lock in their 2026 dates earlier and allow staff to begin handling new one-time bookings by the start of the year. The room reservations scheduling will be done in five phases starting June 2, with a goal of completing all historical bookings by Nov. 1. ...

The Rossmoor Republican Club invites all like-minded people to its monthly meet and greet, which will be held Sunday, May 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Fairway Room at Creekside Clubhouse. Attendees are invited to bring something to share, such as an appetizer or snack. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Monthly meet and greets are held for clu...

way Clubhouse or downloaded from its website at http:// rossmoor-republicans.us For information, contact Susie White at swhite1451@comcast.net (preferred) or 1-925-954-8282.

Speaker will address affordable senior housing issues The Democrats of Rossmoor will hold their May TGWD (“Thank Goodness We’re Democrats”) in the Fireside Room on Thursday, May 8, at 4 p.m. Bring a snack to share. Those who would like alcohol at this event should bring their own beverage. The program will feature Kevin Donovan from the Contra Cost...

Homeowners who are already receiving a senior exemption for the Acalanes Union High School District’s current parcel tax won’t have to worry about applying for a new exemption if Measure T passes next month. The $130 parcel tax measure on the May 6 special election mail-in ballot would generate $4.5 million annually in locally controlled funding fo...

Rossmoor Flea Market Vendors, like Stan Chin, will be at Saturday’s event at Gateway selling portions of extensive collections There’s a colorful story behind each portion of Stan Chin’s extensive collection. Chin is a natural storyteller who excitedly describes the wide range of collectibles he’s amassed since 1957. Those include, but are not limi...

Politicians would be allowed in some programs The Policy Committee has recommended allowing some politics in Rossmoor TV programming but in a limited capacity. At its April 14 meeting, the committee members agreed that Policy 602.0 should be revised to permit elected officials and their staff to participate in Rossmoor TV programming – so long as t...